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1999 Volkswagen Beetle

1999 Defect Investigations

There are also 3 Volkswagen recalls » 8 defect investigations » 8 TSBs » for the Volkswagen Beetle.

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE02084

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH OPERATION: Exterior Lighting**

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE -- The brake light switch used in new beetle is also specified in golf and jetta models.one type of switch is used on cruise equipped models, a second type is used on non-cruise models.vw reports 86 consumer complaints and 2575 warranty claims of inoperative brake lights, the majority of which are related to the brake switch.two of the vw complaints involve failures that were also reported to ODI.additionally, over 100,000 brake switch service components have been sold under 4 different part numbers.the investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis. Investigation was initiated on November 18 2002. Closed on April 08 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02084 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ06004

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights**

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE -- By letters dated May 24, 2006 and August 4, 2006, Volkswagen (vw) notified the Agency that it is conducting a safety recall (NHTSA recall no 06V-183) involving model year (MY) 1998-2002 Volkswagen new beetle and 1999-2002 Volkswagen jetta vehicles equipped with cruise control.Volkswagen¿S recall covers 646,246 vehicles.previously, vw recalled these vehicles to replace a defective brake light switch (recalls 03V-265 and 04V-096) that was unique to vehicles with cruise control.Volkswagen reports that the brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during recalls 03V-265 and 04V-096.Volkswagen will install a new design brake light switch.based on Volkswagen's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. Investigation was initiated on February 28 2006. Closed on August 07 2006. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ06004 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA03002

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Light**

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE -- The brake light switch used in cruise control equipped MY 1998-1999 and all MY 2000 and later models has undergone multiple revisions.analysis of warranty and complaint data indicates high replacement rates occurred in vehicles built with brake switch part numbers 1J0 945 511A and 1J0 945 511B, the original and first revision levels, respectively.the failure of the switch could result in failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brakes are applied, or could cause the brake lamps to stay continually illuminated.either condition results in the inability of the brake lights to notify other motorists of vehicle braking.under safety recall 03V-265, Volkswagen will inspect the brake light switch on all vehicles built through November 2001.any affected switch will be replaced free of charge with the most current version, part number 1J0 945 511D. Investigation was initiated on April 08 2003. Closed on August 20 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA03002 »